Kayla Jarnagin

Senior Animal Care Specialist at OdySea Aquarium
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Phoenix, Arizona, United States, US
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Kayla is a dedicated animal care staff member with a solid foundation in regard to training protocols. Kayla has trained complex husbandry behaviors capable of being passed on to others as a reliable practice. Kayla is detail oriented, honest, a team player, and is fun to share a workplace with.

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Credentials

  • Animal Welfare Course General
    CypherWorx
    Sep, 2023
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • OdySea Aquarium
    • United States
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Animal Care Specialist
      • Aug 2021 - Present

      Senior Animal Care Specialist- African Penguins. Oversee animal care team and colony training, creating and facilitating animal interaction programs, animal husbandry and management. Coaching team on guest service and engagement. Working interdepartmentally to ensure guests are having a positive and wonderful experience

    • Supervisor of Education
      • Dec 2019 - Sep 2021

      Oversee Care of program animals, educational programming and intern coordinator. Created STEM virtual programming during the pandemic allowing schools locally and around the country to join us at OdySea Aquarium. Restructured, executed and over saw successful summer camp with kids ranging from k-8

    • Animal Care specialist II
      • Aug 2019 - Jan 2020

      Animal care specialist focusing on African Penguins

  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium
    • United States
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Supervisor of Marine Mammals
      • Feb 2018 - Aug 2019

      • Mentored the animal care and guest experience teams to increase interactions with animals and drive engagement with guests during meaningful moments throughout their visit. • Supervised care for Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins, Pelicans, Otters, and Sharks and implemented animal behavior modification plans; ensured members were properly oriented on modifications and animal care. • Collaborated with the Animal Health team to plan and schedule medical procedures. • Supported the… Show more • Mentored the animal care and guest experience teams to increase interactions with animals and drive engagement with guests during meaningful moments throughout their visit. • Supervised care for Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins, Pelicans, Otters, and Sharks and implemented animal behavior modification plans; ensured members were properly oriented on modifications and animal care. • Collaborated with the Animal Health team to plan and schedule medical procedures. • Supported the professional development of a team of 14 members and over 30 interns and volunteers by creating training programs and leading training sessions. • Observed animals and prepared detailed reports on health or behavioral issues for the management and veterinarians. • Established effective relationships and partnerships with other institutions/facilities and liaised with internal departments to ensure successful project delivery. • Coordinated hiring and staff scheduling operations; wrote and conducted annual performance appraisals for team members; devised personal improvement plans for staff. • Implemented and facilitated team bonding activities to foster cohesion and developed the team’s showmanship and active guest engagement skills. Show less • Mentored the animal care and guest experience teams to increase interactions with animals and drive engagement with guests during meaningful moments throughout their visit. • Supervised care for Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins, Pelicans, Otters, and Sharks and implemented animal behavior modification plans; ensured members were properly oriented on modifications and animal care. • Collaborated with the Animal Health team to plan and schedule medical procedures. • Supported the… Show more • Mentored the animal care and guest experience teams to increase interactions with animals and drive engagement with guests during meaningful moments throughout their visit. • Supervised care for Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins, Pelicans, Otters, and Sharks and implemented animal behavior modification plans; ensured members were properly oriented on modifications and animal care. • Collaborated with the Animal Health team to plan and schedule medical procedures. • Supported the professional development of a team of 14 members and over 30 interns and volunteers by creating training programs and leading training sessions. • Observed animals and prepared detailed reports on health or behavioral issues for the management and veterinarians. • Established effective relationships and partnerships with other institutions/facilities and liaised with internal departments to ensure successful project delivery. • Coordinated hiring and staff scheduling operations; wrote and conducted annual performance appraisals for team members; devised personal improvement plans for staff. • Implemented and facilitated team bonding activities to foster cohesion and developed the team’s showmanship and active guest engagement skills. Show less

  • OdySea Aquarium
    • United States
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Animal Care Specialist II
      • Aug 2016 - Feb 2018

      Part of the opening team at OdySea Aquarium. Worked with niave collection of animals including California sea lions, Pacific harbor seal, African blackfooted penguins, asian small clawed otters, parrots, snakes, gators, lizards, sea turtles and small mammals Part of the opening team at OdySea Aquarium. Worked with niave collection of animals including California sea lions, Pacific harbor seal, African blackfooted penguins, asian small clawed otters, parrots, snakes, gators, lizards, sea turtles and small mammals

  • Wildlife Conservation Society
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Lead Marine Mammal Keeper
      • Jun 2010 - Aug 2016

      • Successfully trained Pacific walruses, California sea lions, Atlantic and Pacific harbor seals, Californian and Alaskan sea otters, Northern fur seals, and African penguins; provided veterinarian care to guarantee animals' health. • Devised and implemented plans for presentation, complex husbandry, and research behaviors. • Managed daily scheduling and training sessions for staff, interns, volunteers, and volunteer dive teams, including the marine mammal and bird team. • Directed… Show more • Successfully trained Pacific walruses, California sea lions, Atlantic and Pacific harbor seals, Californian and Alaskan sea otters, Northern fur seals, and African penguins; provided veterinarian care to guarantee animals' health. • Devised and implemented plans for presentation, complex husbandry, and research behaviors. • Managed daily scheduling and training sessions for staff, interns, volunteers, and volunteer dive teams, including the marine mammal and bird team. • Directed behavioral management activities for a collection ranging from neonates to geriatrics with visual impairments. • Ensured active participation during passive and active restraints on pinnipeds, penguins, and sea otters, for husbandry behaviors and medical procedures. • Provided round-the-clock supervision during and post-Hurricane Sandy to ensure enclosures were cleaned and trained inexperienced staff post-hurricane. • Facilitated classes and lectures and created behavioral shaping plans to support new and seasoned staff's professional growth and development. Show less • Successfully trained Pacific walruses, California sea lions, Atlantic and Pacific harbor seals, Californian and Alaskan sea otters, Northern fur seals, and African penguins; provided veterinarian care to guarantee animals' health. • Devised and implemented plans for presentation, complex husbandry, and research behaviors. • Managed daily scheduling and training sessions for staff, interns, volunteers, and volunteer dive teams, including the marine mammal and bird team. • Directed… Show more • Successfully trained Pacific walruses, California sea lions, Atlantic and Pacific harbor seals, Californian and Alaskan sea otters, Northern fur seals, and African penguins; provided veterinarian care to guarantee animals' health. • Devised and implemented plans for presentation, complex husbandry, and research behaviors. • Managed daily scheduling and training sessions for staff, interns, volunteers, and volunteer dive teams, including the marine mammal and bird team. • Directed behavioral management activities for a collection ranging from neonates to geriatrics with visual impairments. • Ensured active participation during passive and active restraints on pinnipeds, penguins, and sea otters, for husbandry behaviors and medical procedures. • Provided round-the-clock supervision during and post-Hurricane Sandy to ensure enclosures were cleaned and trained inexperienced staff post-hurricane. • Facilitated classes and lectures and created behavioral shaping plans to support new and seasoned staff's professional growth and development. Show less

  • Dolphins Plus
    • United States
    • Travel Arrangements
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Dolphin Trainer/ Animal Care Staff
      • Mar 2008 - Apr 2010

      • Monitored animal health and recorded daily observations for respiratory rates and social interactions via ethograms. • Maximized engagement with guests by interacting daily and delivering educational presentations on dolphin anatomy, physiology, social structure, and conservation. • Led weekly water quality testing for a natural water facility; compiled and submitted reports on water quality to USDA. • Developed and implemented training plans for programs, research, and complex… Show more • Monitored animal health and recorded daily observations for respiratory rates and social interactions via ethograms. • Maximized engagement with guests by interacting daily and delivering educational presentations on dolphin anatomy, physiology, social structure, and conservation. • Led weekly water quality testing for a natural water facility; compiled and submitted reports on water quality to USDA. • Developed and implemented training plans for programs, research, and complex husbandry behaviors. • Oversaw animal diet plans and medication, prepared daily meals and administered vitamins, and managed proper behavior and husbandry logs. Show less • Monitored animal health and recorded daily observations for respiratory rates and social interactions via ethograms. • Maximized engagement with guests by interacting daily and delivering educational presentations on dolphin anatomy, physiology, social structure, and conservation. • Led weekly water quality testing for a natural water facility; compiled and submitted reports on water quality to USDA. • Developed and implemented training plans for programs, research, and complex… Show more • Monitored animal health and recorded daily observations for respiratory rates and social interactions via ethograms. • Maximized engagement with guests by interacting daily and delivering educational presentations on dolphin anatomy, physiology, social structure, and conservation. • Led weekly water quality testing for a natural water facility; compiled and submitted reports on water quality to USDA. • Developed and implemented training plans for programs, research, and complex husbandry behaviors. • Oversaw animal diet plans and medication, prepared daily meals and administered vitamins, and managed proper behavior and husbandry logs. Show less

Education

  • State University of New York College at Buffalo
    B.A. Individualized Studies, focusing on Marine Mammal Behavior
    2003 - 2007

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